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Red · Petrol · 1998 · 2,398 cc

S39 FDKMOT history

S39 FDK is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 9 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 119,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2022.

S39 FDK red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Feb 2023
Mileage
119,570 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2022
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,522 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S39 FDK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
9 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S39 FDK was last recorded at 119,570 miles on 20 Jan 2022, 1,701 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Feb 2012: 68,688 miles, lower than 925,475 miles on 12 Feb 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
117,869 miles · 29 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
1,701 miles
Average per year
3,522 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 119,570 miles
  • 2021 – 117,869 miles
  • 2020 – 116,532 miles
  • 2019 – 113,299 miles
  • 2018 – 111,824 miles
  • 2017 – 109,782 miles
  • 2016 – 106,299 miles
  • 2015 – 103,277 miles
  • 2014 – 100,756 miles
  • 2013 – 98,409 miles
  • 2012 – 68,688 miles
  • 2011 – 925,475 miles
  • 2010 – 90,563 miles
  • 2009 – 88,935 miles
  • 2008 – 82,264 miles
  • 2007 – 72,199 miles
  • 2006 – 63,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,570 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,570 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    119,570 miles
    Test number
    717097328772
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail119,570 miles (+1,701)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,570 miles
    Test number
    646879001218
    • MajorFront Coil spring fractured or broken n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass117,869 miles (+1,337)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    117,869 miles
    Test number
    617381273987
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass116,532 miles (+3,233)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    116,532 miles
    Test number
    331775753036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass113,299 miles (+1,475)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    113,299 miles
    Test number
    505079985556
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass111,824 miles (+2,042)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    111,824 miles
    Test number
    658988599270
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  7. Pass109,782 miles (+3,483)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    109,782 miles
    Test number
    288405899461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,299 miles (+3,022)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    106,299 miles
    Test number
    151106308986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,277 miles (+2,521)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    103,277 miles
    Test number
    355888335088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,756 miles (+2,347)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    100,756 miles
    Test number
    845398544042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    98,409 miles
    Test number
    356258333099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,409 miles (+29,721)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,409 miles
    Test number
    486867133040
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass68,688 miles (-856,787)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    68,688 miles
    Test number
    376022632041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass925,475 miles (+834,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    925,475 miles
    Test number
    186063441449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass90,563 miles (+1,628)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    90,563 miles
    Test number
    172820840055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,935 miles (+6,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    88,935 miles
    Test number
    140656239004
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass82,264 miles (+10,065)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    82,264 miles
    Test number
    480875248079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,199 miles (+8,823)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    72,199 miles
    Test number
    111201047050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    63,376 miles
    Test number
    133377636403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S39 FDK

Does S39 FDK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S39 FDK expired on 18 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S39 FDK?
The MOT on S39 FDK expired on 18 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S39 FDK done?
S39 FDK was recorded at 119,570 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2022, an average of 3,522 miles a year.
Has S39 FDK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S39 FDK has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on S39 FDK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Feb 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S39 FDK find?
S39 FDK passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2022 with 3 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s; front suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s; oil leak, but not excessive.

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